The statement, ‘The diseases afflicting Western societies have undergone dramatic change, implies that
A
Change have taken place in the mode of diseases affliction
B
Medical services have been important in changing life expectancy
C
A lot of significant progress has taken place in public health
D
Death from diseases in western societies are minimal
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The passage states that in the past century, the types of diseases affecting Western societies have changed significantly. Mass killers (such as infectious diseases) have largely disappeared, and now, two-thirds of deaths are associated with diseases of old age. This suggests a shift in the nature of diseases affecting the population.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15324)